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The Daily Grog

An attempt the world through writing and photography. This newsletter is currently sent out through my Substack, skylarrenslow.substack.com, however I'll move the archives over as I can.

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TDG #022: Lessons from 12 months on the road

Some advice that may or may not be useful.

A view from the Piedras Rojas in the Atacama Desert, Chile
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TDG #021: A Night of Tango in Buenos Aires (Pictures)

Dancing, milongas, and wine.

Watching social tango at a milonga in Buenos Aires
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TDG #020: On A.I. and Travel (Part 2)

Accelerating existing trends.

TDG #020: On A.I. and Travel (Part 2)
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TDG #019: On A.I. and Travel (Part 1)

Thoughts and experiences using A.I. to plan a trip.

TDG #019: On A.I. and Travel (Part 1)
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TDG #018: The Guatemalan Hangover Cure

One of the best damn hangover cures around.

A picosita from Hugo's in Antigua
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TDG #017: Death by Francesinha

The best thing to do in Porto is to walk. Though I think the best thing to do in most cities is to walk. But Porto is one of those cities exceptionally well equipped for bipedal meandering. And I do mean just walk. Walk aimlessly, without intention, sans agenda, absent

The reflection of a church in Porto
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TDG #016: A Photo Walk through San Cristóbal de las Casas

Welcome to another edition of The Daily Grog newsletter. We're taking a photo walk through San Cristóbal de las Casas this week. Typically I'd start with a few establishing pictures of the city and attempt to weave a narrative through the imagery. But this time around,

A view of San Cristóbal de las Casas
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TDG #015: A conversation with Prudencia in Bogotá

Hey folks, This is Skylar and The Daily Grog newsletter. Last week I was out sick again. But this week, I have something special for you. During my trip to Colombia last summer, I got to talk to Mario and Meghan, chefs and owners of Prudencia restaurant in Bogotá. Prudencia

Mario Rosero in the Prudencia kitchen
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TDG #014: Catching Up

Hey friends, This is Skylar, the same person screaming at you over the interwebs about Albania for the last four weeks now. But alas, this week is not about Albania. Instead, let's catch up a bit. After a month in Albania, Steph and I headed to Mexico in

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TDG #013: Blood Feuds and Mountains

Friends – While we were in Albania, one of the stops was down south in a town called Gjirokastër. It's a beautifully well-preserved town with a rich history and culture unique to the area. One of the highlights of the trip was getting to do some off-roading. I contacted

A view from the hidden valley of Zagoria, Albania.